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The poorly defined borders of the region were disputed by Chile and Bolivia. Subsequently, Bolivia tried to levy tax on Chilean guano harvesters on its assumed territory along the Pacific coastline. Bolivia found support from Peru, but this alliance was ultimately defeated by Chile after a four-year naval and land campaign. The northen section of the Atacama desert along the Pacific coast was annexed from Bolivia, which remains landlocked to this day. MORE
Bolivia is in the process of passing La Ley De la Madre Tierra (The Law of Mother Earth), which would give nature similar rights as those granted to human beings. Some of Bolivia’s environmental woes stem from its heavy mining of raw materials, including tin, silver and gold. Undarico Pinto, the leader of the Confederación Sindical Única de Trabajadores Campesinos de Bolivia told the Guardian that the law &# …will make industry more transparent. MORE
Supporting indigenous communities and conservation, Sadiri Lodge (above) is located in the Madidi National Park in Bolivia. Bolivia 1433 7. As the least accessible, Bolivia unjustly attracts less attention in this group. MORE
It is a very small antpitta that lives in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela and Bolivia. This antpitta is found in southern Ecuador (near Peru) and curiously also inside the Puluahua Crater which is my residence near Quito in northern Ecuador. MORE
People's World Conference on Climate Change and Rights of Mother Earth 19-22 April 2010 Location: Cochabamba, Bolivia The Plurinational State of Bolivia will host an historic conference on climate change in April with an expected attendance of more than 10,000 people along with government representatives from around 50 countries. Source: ESTADO PLURINACIONAL DE BOLIVIA – MINISTERIO DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES MORE
” The answer, as discerning Neotropical birders know, is: “What is Bolivia?” ” The book in question is Birds of Bolivia: Field Guide , edited and written by Sebastian K. Bolivia doesn’t come up much in discussions of birding travel. That’s pretty amazing–Bolivia has more bird species than India! Despite the many species covered, Birds of Bolivia never feels cramped for space. Reviews Bolivia book review field guide MORE
Beginning Monday, April 19th, some 15,000 people from around the world along with representatives of 70 governments, mainly from Least Developed Countries, will meet in Cochabamba, Bolivia, for the World People's Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth. Bolivia is facing a rapid loss of its glaciers due to global temperature change, while small island states such as Comoros will be in attendance to discuss rising sea levels. MORE
Today, as the UN climate talks came to a close in Bangkok, Ambassador Pablo Solon of Bolivia got stuck in on who was contributing most.He claims UN statistics showed, contrary to conventional wisdom, that developing countries are taking more climate action than developed countries. MORE
Today, as the UN climate talks came to a close in Bangkok, Ambassador Pablo Solon of Bolivia got stuck in on who was contributing most.He claims UN statistics showed, contrary to conventional wisdom, that developing countries are taking more climate action than developed countries. MORE
Florisuga mellivora , as the White-necked Jacobin is known to Latin enthusiasts, is found from Mexico to Bolivia, and its huge range and population make it a Species of Least Concern to BirdLife International. The veranda at the Asa Wright Nature Center, one of the most storied and highly-lauded birding ecolodge destinations in the world, is a simply marvelous place. MORE
Specifically, he is now the ambassador for the Madre de Dios area, a region which borders both Brazil and Bolivia. Here’s a bit of weird news: The Peruvian government has made Mick Jagger an honorary tourism ambassador for the Amazon rainforest. Jagger received the new title at a special ceremony, during which he was given gifts [.]. Causes Entertainment Environment Music mick jagger MORE
No wonder the casino industry is worth some $30 billion—more than the gross domestic product (GDP) of Bolivia! | Follow The Green | Nearly seven in ten Americans will gamble this year, and that statistic is matched or doubled-down in other parts of the world. Green, in gaming, usually means the color of money, or […] Green gambling? You bet! 3 sure-fire ways to win for the environment is a post from: Green Traveler Guides. MORE
And the designer doesn’t just have an eye for style, she works with what is the world’s 1st registered Fairtrade gold mine in Bolivia , and partnered with Afghanistan-based charity Turtle Mountain , which is working to regenerate the country’s traditional arts. ” Creative Arts Fair Fashion Featured afghanistan bolivia british charity cocktail ring earrings fairtrade gold Jewelry necklace MORE
Following in the footsteps of Ecuador , Bolivia is about to declare rights for Mother Earth. It appears to be a sort of virus – a crisis of conscience – spreading across South America, as more and more governments, driven by the will of their people, begin to realize that La Madre, Mother Earth, is not simply a thing to be exploited for Her riches, but an entity that has needs and even rights of Her own. MORE
Bolivia will soon pass a law called “The Law of Mother Earth.&# Evo Morales is Bolivia’s first indigenous president from native Aymara descent. It is not only in Bolivia that indigenous people enjoy a closer relationship to nature and internalize the concept of interdependence. As evidenced by Bolivia’s historic ruling, ancient architectural methods, and even ancient culinary practices, indigenous people intuitively trump our shallow understanding of nature. MORE
From Copenhagen to Cancun, Indigenous Peoples Vow to Defend the "Rights of Mother Earth" & Condemn Predatory 'REDD' Forest Programs by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Cochabamba, Bolivia: As Earth Day celebrations commenced around the world, Indigenous Peoples from across the Americas gathered in Cochabamba, Bolivia to close the historic conference on climate change and the "Rights of Mother Earth" hosted by President Evo Morales. MORE
While the answer would vary depending upon the expert and species, one species which has been considered worthy of rescue is the Amazon river dolphin in Bolivia, which is also known as a pink dolphin. This title ensures that the species will now be protected in Bolivia and will not be able to be hunted. Species, non-human and human alike, are facing a growing number of environmental problems which are more frequently becoming life or death situations. MORE
Bolivia Prepares to Give Mother Nature Legal Rights It’s simple; Warm Current ‘s mission is “to teach, inspire and support underserved communities and youth through surfing.&# Equally as simple is how you can get involved and help. The Faces of Warm Current campaign is entering its final 10-day stretch to raise money for new supplies and a surf camp trailer, and in a couple of easy steps you can help support the cause and literally become a part of it. MORE
Following in the footsteps of other South American countries (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Paraguay), Colombia today announced a ban on the use of wild animals in any traveling or stationary circuses. The Read More The post Colombia Bans Use of Wild Animals in Circuses appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals Causes Featured News MORE
’s excellent paper The Guardian, April 11, 2011: Bolivia is set to pass the world’s first laws granting all nature equal rights to humans. Animism Cranky Rants Spiritual Ecopsychology Bolivia indigenous knowledge legal rights nature nature - legal rights PachamamaIn a breathtaking movement toward sustainability through wisdom, indigenous philosophy regarding right relationship with Earth is about to become law. From the U.K.’s MORE
’ Co-founders Karla (from Bolivia) and Joel (from Puerto Rico) met while he was serving in the Peace Corps in Bolivia. It’s name references the wooden umbrellas female vendors construct in the markets of Bolivia to sell their wares. Nestled on Calle González near the University of Puerto Rico in Santa Rita < Rio Piedras < San Juan, sits an airy, open market that calls itself a tea room, but is so much more. MORE
He called on Bolivia’s traditional craft knitters to help—and make them by hand. Arts & Culture Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Sustainability (Business, Entrepreneurship, Livelihood) artisans bolivia heart defect knitting modern medicine MORE
In another good article , Bolivia’s ambassador to the United Nations explains the seriousness of even sharper cuts in emissions, and also his concept of “climate debt.&#. Global Warming Bill McKibben Bolivia climate change climate change deniers climate debt climate deniers cold Cop15 denialism deniers glaciers global warming denialism global warming deniers Greenland ice North Pole snow UN USAPhoto credit: laszlo-photo. MORE
Amazon Argentina Bahia Bolivia Brazil Buenos Aires Caracas Ecuador Galapagos Islands Georgetown Guyana Machu Picchu Madidi Mato Grosso Pernambuco Peru Puerto Moldonado South America Venezuela YasuniWorld Travel Awards winners for 2012 include Finch Bay Eco Hotel in the Galapagos Islands as "South America's leading green hotel." The hotel's commitment to the environment won out over nine other nominees in four other nations. MORE
Venezuela and Bolivia who are both oil rich nations have lately tried to stand up against the energy and political influence from the core nations. Similar things are happening in Bolivia where the President Evo Morales have nationalized the countries energy industry. “To secure future oil imports USA is now using “force to reassert dominance” via “state terror and coercion” in Afghanistan and Iraq.&#. MORE
President of Bolivia, Evo Morales, at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen in December 2009. The First World People’s Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth (WPCCC) took place April 19-22 near Cochabamba, Bolivia. Sociologist Raul Prada, Bolivia’s vice minister for strategic state planning, indicated that the Cochabamba summit would pay attention to a range of causes of climate change rather than focus on greenhouse gases alone. MORE
The new birds inhabit the southern portion of the Amazon, some only in Brazil but others in Bolivia and Peru as well. Maybe the name of this blog should be 10,015 birds. That would reflect the number of new species discovered in the Amazon rainforest over the past five years or so, according to scientists. MORE
This healthy superfood filling up kitchen cupboards of ethical and vegetarian eaters comes at a high price for those in Peru and Bolivia . Overseas demand for the grain continues to grow which is all putting pressure on land in Peru and Bolivia that once produced a diverse range of crops to simply harvest quinoa. If you’re an vegan or vegetarian or someone who is just trying to eat a little more consciously , you know that shopping can be something of a nightmare. MORE
Bolivia Prepares to Give Mother Nature Legal Rights “If ya gotta jimmy hat go ahead and… ” save the coquí guajón rock frog? Well that’s not what Willie D of the Geto Boys said, but the Center for Biological Diversity has different plans than him. MORE
That’s what lawmakers in Bolivia are taking steps toward with their “ Law of Mother Earth &# bill. Hopefully Bolivia’s bold move will lead to laws like this being implemented elsewhere! It’s an annoying fact that not everyone recycles or turns the lights off or makes efforts to so much as conserve water. So, what if the government stepped in and forced everyone to do all of those things? MORE
In Bonn today Ambassador Pablo Solon of Bolivia talked about how to move the talks forward in 2011. The key issue at these talks is the gap between how much climate pollution we need to reduce and how much countries are committed to reducing. We call that the "gap" and it's the difference between 4C of warming and 2C of warming. The Cancun outcome sets us on a path to 4C." Ambassador Solon Said. MORE
They documented their first 1500 kilometer trip through Peru and Bolivia and now they’re taking on 2,000 kilometers through Morocco. Click here to view the embedded video. Adam Colton, Paul Kent, and Aaron Enevoldsen are longboarding their way around the world. The videos follow their gnarly adventures through incredible landscapes, rough terrain, steep mountain passes and crazy speeds—all with a bit of humor. MORE
Bolivia's Government has been attracting alot of attention lately and as it gets set to pass the world’s first laws granting all nature equal rights to humans it will attract a lot more. The Law of Mother Earth, now agreed by politicians and social groups in Bolivia is a massive redefinition of rights. MORE
Today, at the close of UN climate talks in Bonn that failed to address the huge shortfall in emission targets compared to what the science suggests is necessary, Ambassador Pablo Solon of Bolivia called for a high-level meeting to discuss how to drastically reduce climate pollution. "In MORE
This is partly because it leaves at such high elevations (11,811 – 15,090 feet above sea level) along the high Andes of Peru, Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina. I am starting a series of posts where I introduce little known birds we can relate. These would be mostly Neotropical birds that have a North American counterpart most are familiar with. Today I introduce the cool Andean Avocet. The Andean Avocet is not a rare bird, but not a lot of folks have seen it. MORE
Bolivia's President Eva Morales and their Ambassador have been very active in explaining to the world recently why they can not sit back and agree to the level of GHG emissions which will lead to a 3.5degree rise in temperature. If it doesn't it basically becomes a desert. Glaciers are melting , or have disappeared completely, crops are failing,the farmlands lack water and people do not have enough at work. The impact of climate change is everywhere and evident. MORE
Shot on location in Chile, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia, Sweetgrass Productions ‘ new film, Solitaire , takes the story line of a traditional American Western film and sets within it a backcountry skiing, snowboarding and telemark production. Click here to view the embedded video. MORE
It wasn’t long before Bolivia followed suit, amending its constitution in 2011 to insure that presidents, politicians and piranhas all had the same rights. to 4C before 2112, Bolivia will be primarily desert – a startling conclusion which explains all too well why Bolivians are troubled. Tagged: Bolivia , capitalism , Ecuador , humanity , iwi , Maori , nature , New Zealand , rights. Will the Real Humans Please Stand Up. MORE
More strictly protected areas are not necessarily more protective: evidence from Bolivia, Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Thailand. They find that in Bolivia, Indonesia and Thailand a more strict protection level equals less deforestation. Yes, protected areas do have less deforestation — usually. Photo: Mark Godfrey. By Craig Leisher , senior social scientist. Ferraro, P. et al. MORE
On the northern birding calendar, October is a time for sparrows, cool weather, and tired fall leaves. It’s when Orange-crowned Warblers share the Goldenrod with lisping and chirping sparrows, when hardy Yellow-rumped Warblers dominate the Parulid scene. MORE
This gull inhabits the high Andean plateau of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina at elevations ranging from 3300 to 4400 m (10827 to 14436 feet). On the series “North American birds with Neotropical Counterparts”, this time I introduce the Andean Gull. Gulls are often referred as “seagulls” due to their general association to the sea or sea shores. The Andean Gull could not be further from this general association. It normally lives as far from the sea as can be. MORE
In Bolivia during his tour of South America, Pope Francis on Thursday urged the downtrodden to change the world economic order, denouncing a "new colonialism" by agencies that impose austerity programs and calling for the poor to have the "sacred rights" of labour, lodging and land. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) In response to the US chief negotiator Todd Stern's rejection of paying it's climate debt - the principle of polluter pays - Pablo Solon, Bolivia's ambassador to the United Nations said the following: "Admitting responsibility for the climate crisis without taking necessary actions to address it is like someone burning your house and then refusing to pay for it. "In Bolivia we are facing a crisis we had no role in causing. MORE
Today, as the UN climate talks came to a close in Bangkok, Ambassador Pablo Solon of Bolivia got stuck in on who was contributing most.He claims UN statistics showed, contrary to conventional wisdom, that developing countries are taking more climate action than developed countries. MORE
Bolivia Related Topics 10,000 Birds
MARCH 3, 2020
” The answer, as discerning Neotropical birders know, is: “What is Bolivia?” ” The book in question is Birds of Bolivia: Field Guide , edited and written by Sebastian K. Bolivia doesn’t come up much in discussions of birding travel. That’s pretty amazing–Bolivia has more bird species than India! Despite the many species covered, Birds of Bolivia never feels cramped for space. Reviews Bolivia book review field guide
Wend Magazine
APRIL 15, 2011
Bolivia is in the process of passing La Ley De la Madre Tierra (The Law of Mother Earth), which would give nature similar rights as those granted to human beings. Some of Bolivia’s environmental woes stem from its heavy mining of raw materials, including tin, silver and gold. Undarico Pinto, the leader of the Confederación Sindical Única de Trabajadores Campesinos de Bolivia told the Guardian that the law &# …will make industry more transparent.
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Green (Living) Review
APRIL 23, 2010
From Copenhagen to Cancun, Indigenous Peoples Vow to Defend the "Rights of Mother Earth" & Condemn Predatory 'REDD' Forest Programs by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Cochabamba, Bolivia: As Earth Day celebrations commenced around the world, Indigenous Peoples from across the Americas gathered in Cochabamba, Bolivia to close the historic conference on climate change and the "Rights of Mother Earth" hosted by President Evo Morales.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 13, 2020
Supporting indigenous communities and conservation, Sadiri Lodge (above) is located in the Madidi National Park in Bolivia. Bolivia 1433 7. As the least accessible, Bolivia unjustly attracts less attention in this group.
Eco Friendly Daily
MAY 8, 2013
While the answer would vary depending upon the expert and species, one species which has been considered worthy of rescue is the Amazon river dolphin in Bolivia, which is also known as a pink dolphin. This title ensures that the species will now be protected in Bolivia and will not be able to be hunted. Species, non-human and human alike, are facing a growing number of environmental problems which are more frequently becoming life or death situations.
Green (Living) Review
APRIL 7, 2010
People's World Conference on Climate Change and Rights of Mother Earth 19-22 April 2010 Location: Cochabamba, Bolivia The Plurinational State of Bolivia will host an historic conference on climate change in April with an expected attendance of more than 10,000 people along with government representatives from around 50 countries. Source: ESTADO PLURINACIONAL DE BOLIVIA – MINISTERIO DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES
Celsias
APRIL 11, 2011
Bolivia's Government has been attracting alot of attention lately and as it gets set to pass the world’s first laws granting all nature equal rights to humans it will attract a lot more. The Law of Mother Earth, now agreed by politicians and social groups in Bolivia is a massive redefinition of rights.
Eccorazzi
APRIL 15, 2011
That’s what lawmakers in Bolivia are taking steps toward with their “ Law of Mother Earth &# bill. Hopefully Bolivia’s bold move will lead to laws like this being implemented elsewhere! It’s an annoying fact that not everyone recycles or turns the lights off or makes efforts to so much as conserve water. So, what if the government stepped in and forced everyone to do all of those things?
Green (Living) Review
APRIL 19, 2010
Beginning Monday, April 19th, some 15,000 people from around the world along with representatives of 70 governments, mainly from Least Developed Countries, will meet in Cochabamba, Bolivia, for the World People's Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth. Bolivia is facing a rapid loss of its glaciers due to global temperature change, while small island states such as Comoros will be in attendance to discuss rising sea levels.
Indigenize
APRIL 12, 2011
’s excellent paper The Guardian, April 11, 2011: Bolivia is set to pass the world’s first laws granting all nature equal rights to humans. Animism Cranky Rants Spiritual Ecopsychology Bolivia indigenous knowledge legal rights nature nature - legal rights PachamamaIn a breathtaking movement toward sustainability through wisdom, indigenous philosophy regarding right relationship with Earth is about to become law. From the U.K.’s
Elephant Journal
APRIL 11, 2015
He called on Bolivia’s traditional craft knitters to help—and make them by hand. Arts & Culture Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Sustainability (Business, Entrepreneurship, Livelihood) artisans bolivia heart defect knitting modern medicine
Green (Living) Review
DECEMBER 14, 2009
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) In response to the US chief negotiator Todd Stern's rejection of paying it's climate debt - the principle of polluter pays - Pablo Solon, Bolivia's ambassador to the United Nations said the following: "Admitting responsibility for the climate crisis without taking necessary actions to address it is like someone burning your house and then refusing to pay for it. "In Bolivia we are facing a crisis we had no role in causing.
Celsias
JUNE 15, 2011
Following in the footsteps of Ecuador , Bolivia is about to declare rights for Mother Earth. It appears to be a sort of virus – a crisis of conscience – spreading across South America, as more and more governments, driven by the will of their people, begin to realize that La Madre, Mother Earth, is not simply a thing to be exploited for Her riches, but an entity that has needs and even rights of Her own.
Green Traveler Guides
OCTOBER 22, 2012
Amazon Argentina Bahia Bolivia Brazil Buenos Aires Caracas Ecuador Galapagos Islands Georgetown Guyana Machu Picchu Madidi Mato Grosso Pernambuco Peru Puerto Moldonado South America Venezuela YasuniWorld Travel Awards winners for 2012 include Finch Bay Eco Hotel in the Galapagos Islands as "South America's leading green hotel." The hotel's commitment to the environment won out over nine other nominees in four other nations.
Green Home Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
It wasn’t long before Bolivia followed suit, amending its constitution in 2011 to insure that presidents, politicians and piranhas all had the same rights. to 4C before 2112, Bolivia will be primarily desert – a startling conclusion which explains all too well why Bolivians are troubled. Tagged: Bolivia , capitalism , Ecuador , humanity , iwi , Maori , nature , New Zealand , rights. Will the Real Humans Please Stand Up.
Celsias
JUNE 17, 2011
Today, at the close of UN climate talks in Bonn that failed to address the huge shortfall in emission targets compared to what the science suggests is necessary, Ambassador Pablo Solon of Bolivia called for a high-level meeting to discuss how to drastically reduce climate pollution. "In
Celsias
APRIL 14, 2011
Bolivia's President Eva Morales and their Ambassador have been very active in explaining to the world recently why they can not sit back and agree to the level of GHG emissions which will lead to a 3.5degree rise in temperature. If it doesn't it basically becomes a desert. Glaciers are melting , or have disappeared completely, crops are failing,the farmlands lack water and people do not have enough at work. The impact of climate change is everywhere and evident.
Celsias
APRIL 11, 2011
Today, as the UN climate talks came to a close in Bangkok, Ambassador Pablo Solon of Bolivia got stuck in on who was contributing most.He claims UN statistics showed, contrary to conventional wisdom, that developing countries are taking more climate action than developed countries.
Celsias
APRIL 10, 2011
Today, as the UN climate talks came to a close in Bangkok, Ambassador Pablo Solon of Bolivia got stuck in on who was contributing most.He claims UN statistics showed, contrary to conventional wisdom, that developing countries are taking more climate action than developed countries.
Celsias
JUNE 13, 2011
In Bonn today Ambassador Pablo Solon of Bolivia talked about how to move the talks forward in 2011. The key issue at these talks is the gap between how much climate pollution we need to reduce and how much countries are committed to reducing. We call that the "gap" and it's the difference between 4C of warming and 2C of warming. The Cancun outcome sets us on a path to 4C." Ambassador Solon Said.
Celsias
APRIL 10, 2011
Today, as the UN climate talks came to a close in Bangkok, Ambassador Pablo Solon of Bolivia got stuck in on who was contributing most.He claims UN statistics showed, contrary to conventional wisdom, that developing countries are taking more climate action than developed countries.
Green Prophet
APRIL 27, 2011
Bolivia will soon pass a law called “The Law of Mother Earth.&# Evo Morales is Bolivia’s first indigenous president from native Aymara descent. It is not only in Bolivia that indigenous people enjoy a closer relationship to nature and internalize the concept of interdependence. As evidenced by Bolivia’s historic ruling, ancient architectural methods, and even ancient culinary practices, indigenous people intuitively trump our shallow understanding of nature.
Nature Conservancy - Science
MAY 23, 2013
More strictly protected areas are not necessarily more protective: evidence from Bolivia, Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Thailand. They find that in Bolivia, Indonesia and Thailand a more strict protection level equals less deforestation. Yes, protected areas do have less deforestation — usually. Photo: Mark Godfrey. By Craig Leisher , senior social scientist. Ferraro, P. et al.
Eco Chic
DECEMBER 15, 2011
And the designer doesn’t just have an eye for style, she works with what is the world’s 1st registered Fairtrade gold mine in Bolivia , and partnered with Afghanistan-based charity Turtle Mountain , which is working to regenerate the country’s traditional arts. ” Creative Arts Fair Fashion Featured afghanistan bolivia british charity cocktail ring earrings fairtrade gold Jewelry necklace
Green Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2009
In another good article , Bolivia’s ambassador to the United Nations explains the seriousness of even sharper cuts in emissions, and also his concept of “climate debt.&#. Global Warming Bill McKibben Bolivia climate change climate change deniers climate debt climate deniers cold Cop15 denialism deniers glaciers global warming denialism global warming deniers Greenland ice North Pole snow UN USAPhoto credit: laszlo-photo.
Wend Magazine
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
They documented their first 1500 kilometer trip through Peru and Bolivia and now they’re taking on 2,000 kilometers through Morocco. Click here to view the embedded video. Adam Colton, Paul Kent, and Aaron Enevoldsen are longboarding their way around the world. The videos follow their gnarly adventures through incredible landscapes, rough terrain, steep mountain passes and crazy speeds—all with a bit of humor.
Green Blog
APRIL 23, 2010
Venezuela and Bolivia who are both oil rich nations have lately tried to stand up against the energy and political influence from the core nations. Similar things are happening in Bolivia where the President Evo Morales have nationalized the countries energy industry. “To secure future oil imports USA is now using “force to reassert dominance” via “state terror and coercion” in Afghanistan and Iraq.&#.
Eccorazzi
JUNE 13, 2013
Following in the footsteps of other South American countries (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Paraguay), Colombia today announced a ban on the use of wild animals in any traveling or stationary circuses. The Read More The post Colombia Bans Use of Wild Animals in Circuses appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals Causes Featured News
Eccorazzi
OCTOBER 14, 2011
Specifically, he is now the ambassador for the Madre de Dios area, a region which borders both Brazil and Bolivia. Here’s a bit of weird news: The Peruvian government has made Mick Jagger an honorary tourism ambassador for the Amazon rainforest. Jagger received the new title at a special ceremony, during which he was given gifts [.]. Causes Entertainment Environment Music mick jagger
Green Traveler Guides
OCTOBER 2, 2013
No wonder the casino industry is worth some $30 billion—more than the gross domestic product (GDP) of Bolivia! | Follow The Green | Nearly seven in ten Americans will gamble this year, and that statistic is matched or doubled-down in other parts of the world. Green, in gaming, usually means the color of money, or […] Green gambling? You bet! 3 sure-fire ways to win for the environment is a post from: Green Traveler Guides.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 12, 2015
In Bolivia during his tour of South America, Pope Francis on Thursday urged the downtrodden to change the world economic order, denouncing a "new colonialism" by agencies that impose austerity programs and calling for the poor to have the "sacred rights" of labour, lodging and land.
Eco Chic
JUNE 11, 2015
’ Co-founders Karla (from Bolivia) and Joel (from Puerto Rico) met while he was serving in the Peace Corps in Bolivia. It’s name references the wooden umbrellas female vendors construct in the markets of Bolivia to sell their wares. Nestled on Calle González near the University of Puerto Rico in Santa Rita < Rio Piedras < San Juan, sits an airy, open market that calls itself a tea room, but is so much more.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 10, 2020
On the northern birding calendar, October is a time for sparrows, cool weather, and tired fall leaves. It’s when Orange-crowned Warblers share the Goldenrod with lisping and chirping sparrows, when hardy Yellow-rumped Warblers dominate the Parulid scene.
Wend Magazine
JULY 22, 2011
Bolivia Prepares to Give Mother Nature Legal Rights It’s simple; Warm Current ‘s mission is “to teach, inspire and support underserved communities and youth through surfing.&# Equally as simple is how you can get involved and help. The Faces of Warm Current campaign is entering its final 10-day stretch to raise money for new supplies and a surf camp trailer, and in a couple of easy steps you can help support the cause and literally become a part of it.
Wend Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2011
Bolivia Prepares to Give Mother Nature Legal Rights “If ya gotta jimmy hat go ahead and… ” save the coquí guajón rock frog? Well that’s not what Willie D of the Geto Boys said, but the Center for Biological Diversity has different plans than him.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 5, 2013
The new birds inhabit the southern portion of the Amazon, some only in Brazil but others in Bolivia and Peru as well. Maybe the name of this blog should be 10,015 birds. That would reflect the number of new species discovered in the Amazon rainforest over the past five years or so, according to scientists.
Wend Magazine
AUGUST 3, 2011
Shot on location in Chile, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia, Sweetgrass Productions ‘ new film, Solitaire , takes the story line of a traditional American Western film and sets within it a backcountry skiing, snowboarding and telemark production. Click here to view the embedded video.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 25, 2011
The poorly defined borders of the region were disputed by Chile and Bolivia. Subsequently, Bolivia tried to levy tax on Chilean guano harvesters on its assumed territory along the Pacific coastline. Bolivia found support from Peru, but this alliance was ultimately defeated by Chile after a four-year naval and land campaign. The northen section of the Atacama desert along the Pacific coast was annexed from Bolivia, which remains landlocked to this day.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 13, 2015
This gull inhabits the high Andean plateau of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina at elevations ranging from 3300 to 4400 m (10827 to 14436 feet). On the series “North American birds with Neotropical Counterparts”, this time I introduce the Andean Gull. Gulls are often referred as “seagulls” due to their general association to the sea or sea shores. The Andean Gull could not be further from this general association. It normally lives as far from the sea as can be.
10,000 Birds
JULY 2, 2015
This is partly because it leaves at such high elevations (11,811 – 15,090 feet above sea level) along the high Andes of Peru, Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina. I am starting a series of posts where I introduce little known birds we can relate. These would be mostly Neotropical birds that have a North American counterpart most are familiar with. Today I introduce the cool Andean Avocet. The Andean Avocet is not a rare bird, but not a lot of folks have seen it.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 19, 2011
It is a very small antpitta that lives in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela and Bolivia. This antpitta is found in southern Ecuador (near Peru) and curiously also inside the Puluahua Crater which is my residence near Quito in northern Ecuador.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 2, 2013
Florisuga mellivora , as the White-necked Jacobin is known to Latin enthusiasts, is found from Mexico to Bolivia, and its huge range and population make it a Species of Least Concern to BirdLife International. The veranda at the Asa Wright Nature Center, one of the most storied and highly-lauded birding ecolodge destinations in the world, is a simply marvelous place.
Green Prophet
JANUARY 18, 2013
This healthy superfood filling up kitchen cupboards of ethical and vegetarian eaters comes at a high price for those in Peru and Bolivia . Overseas demand for the grain continues to grow which is all putting pressure on land in Peru and Bolivia that once produced a diverse range of crops to simply harvest quinoa. If you’re an vegan or vegetarian or someone who is just trying to eat a little more consciously , you know that shopping can be something of a nightmare.
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